evolutionary neuroscience

AI Unveils Evolutionary Patterns Predicted by Darwin and Wallace

Daisy Hips

Summary: A novel AI-powered study explores evolutionary differences between male and female birdwing butterflies, shedding new light on a historical ...

First Neandertal with Down Syndrome: Evidence of Altruistic Care in Prehistory

Debi Johnson

Summary: A new study documents the first case of Down syndrome in a Neandertal child named “Tina,” found in Spain. ...

New Primate Chromosome Maps Shed Light on Human Evolution

Daisy Hips

Summary: Researchers created the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, revealing significant variations in Y chromosomes among species. This ...

Unlocking Human Brain Evolution – Neuroscience News

Daisy Hips

Summary: Researchers made a significant discovery in the study of human brain evolution, identifying epiregulin as a key factor in ...

Fruit Flies’ Sensory Evolution: A Whiff of Genetic Secrets

Debi Johnson

Summary: Researchers mapped the sensory evolution of fruit flies, revealing how genetic variations enable them to adapt their sense of ...

Human Brain’s Unique Parallel Pathways

Daisy Hips

Summary: Researchers discovered a unique feature of the human brain’s communication networks: the transmission of information via multiple parallel pathways, ...